James Lipon Dentistry
General Dentistry & Dental Implants
Grande Prairie, Alberta
780-539-3555

Pre-Operative Instructions for IV Sedation/General Anesthesia
for Diabetic/Hypoglycemic Clients

  • No food or drink past midnight with the exception of clear fluids only up to 3 hours prior. (i.e. Apple juice, ginger ale, water)
  • No clear fluids, including water, 3 hours prior to appointment. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED BY ANESTHESIOLOGIST / DENTIST.
  • A responsible adult MUST drive you to and from our office for treatment. Under no circumstances may you leave on your own by taxi or transit.
  • Take all prescribed meds with small sip of water at regular times unless otherwise directed. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED BY ANESTHESIOLOGIST / DENTIST.
  • Do not take Insulin or Oral Hypoglycemic Agents past midnight. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED BY ANESTHESIOLOGIST / DENTIST.
  • Do NOT operate any motor vehicle or hazardous equipment for at least 24 hours after treatment.

Failure to comply with the above instructions can result in serious illness or death.

Fee

  • Clients are required to pay a fee of $500.00 to reserve an appointment that includes IV sedation/General Anesthesia. We do not accept insurance assignment for any treatment. Payment in full is due day of appointment – insurance benefits will be made payable to the patient.
  • In the event of a cancellation with less than 48 hours notice or a failed appointment, the $500.00 fee is non-refundable.
  • The fee is due at the time you schedule your appointment.

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